The Unequal Entitlement to Filial Care: How Do Older Chinese Immigrants Mobilize Support from Adult Children
2024
The Unequal Entitlement to Filial Care Among Older Chinese Immigrants
Sample size: 42
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Author Information
Author(s): Cao Xuemei
Primary Institution: Bentley University
Hypothesis
Why do some older immigrants hesitate to seek help from their children while others feel entitled to ask for help?
Conclusion
Older Chinese immigrants' ability to mobilize support from their children varies significantly based on their migration history and socioeconomic status.
Supporting Evidence
- Older immigrants with higher socioeconomic status feel more entitled to ask for help.
- Those who migrated at a younger age are better able to preserve cultural values related to filial piety.
- Immigrants who arrived later in life often feel less entitled to seek help despite needing it.
Takeaway
Some older immigrants feel they can ask their kids for help, while others feel they can't, even if they really need it.
Methodology
In-depth interviews and ethnographic observations.
Limitations
The study focuses only on older Chinese immigrants in Massachusetts, which may limit generalizability.
Participant Demographics
Older Chinese immigrants aged 60 and above.
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